Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren (born August 16, 1946) is an American actress and singer. She made her Broadway debut, aged 17, in 110 in the Shade in 1963, then received wide recognition in the title role of the 1965 television musical Cinderella. She subsequently had starring roles in the Disney musical films The Happiest Millionaire (1967) and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968), both opposite John Davidson. Following a Golden Globe nomination for playing Dana Lambert in Mission: Impossible (1970–71), she won the Best Actress Golden Globe for the miniseries Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue (1977). Additional career recognition includes a nomination for the Supporting Actress Oscar, as Norma Cassidy in Victor/Victoria (1983), followed by Golden Globe nominations for Songwriter (1984) and Family of Spies (1990). Early life Warren was born in New York City, the daughter of Carol Margot Dorothea Verblow, a British-born singer, and William Warren, a real estate agent. She has a brother, Richard Lewis Warren. Her family is Jewish, with roots in Russia on both sides. She attended the Professional Children's School at the age of six and The High School of Music & Art at the age of 13. Career